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Question

Using the cultural lens, what purpose does the use of terms like “gook” provide the soldiers? Justify your answer.

Asked by LovelyHer #716957 on 2/15/2018 1:32 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/16/2018 4:53 AM

Answered by Aslan on 2/16/2018 4:53 AM

The word "gook" is offensive slang for the Vietcong. The term gives the soldiers a sense of release of their pent up pain and anger.